Lightning prospect Nikita Kucherov extended his point streak to seven games with an assist in a bad loss to last place Shawinigan. His streak of multipoint games ended at four. That streak dated back before the World Junior Championships (12/7/12).

Lightning prospect Cedric Paquette (pictured) was named first star for his two goals and three points in Wednesday night’s shootout loss to Artem Sergeev and Val-d’Or. Paquette had his shootout attempt saved. The Foreurs won the skills competition, 2-1. Paquette hit the 20-goal mark for the season thanks to his game-opening 2-goal effort. His goals were scored in the first five minutes of the game and staked the Armada to an early 2-0 lead. Paquette’s point streak is now at eight games. He has at least three points in three consecutive games and in four of his last five contests. He has nine three-point games in total this year.